As we grow detached from things, we come (with God's help) to master our desires, and we give the mastery over to God. Discipline and divine grace heal the intellect and the will of the effects of concupiscence. We can begin to see things clearly.

Scott Hahn
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When you are attached to something, it is difficult to remove that attachment from your mind. The more you try and detach yourself from the object or thing you love, the more attached you become and the more difficult it becomes to hold on to your detachment. Once you master your desire, you can give it over to God. This teaches us that we must master our desires before we can hold them completely in our hearts and give them over to God.

Source: Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power Of Confession

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